Masahiro Fukuhara Keywords 2019 skills forum 2019 skills forum speakers LMI labor market information skills gap skills gap assesssment Read more about Masahiro Fukuhara Mr. Fukuhara is the CEO and Founder of Institution for a Global Society. Before IGS, Fukuhara was with MUFG and then with Barclays Global Investors (now BlackRock), where he became the youngest managing director. He is also Adjunct Professor at Hitotsubashi University and Project Professor at Keio University in Japan.
AWS Educate & Academy Program Read more about AWS Educate & Academy Program Cloud computing has been one of the top skills on LinkedIn in recent years. Despite the data on in-demand skills, many still do not possess these necessary skills. Check out how Amazon Web Services work to address the skills gap.
University-Industry Linkage in Hunan Province Read more about University-Industry Linkage in Hunan Province Effective and successful skills programs can bridge the gap between demand and supply of skills by forging partnerships with employers. Learn how university-industry linkage works in Hunan Province in the People’s Republic of China, and how a cooperation platform is beneficial for the government, vocational groups, industry groups, and other concerned parties.
JobKred Read more about JobKred Skill-gaps occur in the market when the supply could no longer meet the demand. One of the main reasons behind skills-gaps is the failure of many individuals to assess their own competencies. In this presentation, Gray Gan of JobKred explains how technology can help address this problem.
Keeping Up with the Energy Transition: Addressing the Skills Gap Read more about Keeping Up with the Energy Transition: Addressing the Skills Gap Converging energy access and sufficiency, women empowerment, and environmental sustainability are all crucial in meeting the sustainable development goals (SDGs). This presentation discusses the support provided by Asian Development Bank’s Education Sector in working towards achieving the SDGs. A strategic and holistic approach to skills development is also shared.